abridge

Word Origin & History

c.1300, abreggen, "to make shorter, to condense," from Old French abregier "abridge, diminish, shorten," from Late Latin abbreviare "make short" (see abbreviate). The sound development from Latin -vi- to French -dg- is paralleled in assuage (from assuavidare) and deluge (from diluvium). Related: Abridged; abridging.

Example Sentences for abridge

The novelist, like every other artist, must abridge and select.

We abridge from watery Pollnitz, taking care of any sense he has.

But since the parting must be, 't is well to abridge the pain of long farewell.

We must not abridge the liberties of the press or the people.

If an attempt be made to abridge that power, they preach arms and rebellion.

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